Derek Dooley

RepublicanRunning for: U.S. Senate — StatewideVerifiedby Lori Harris
Biography

Derek Dooley is a Republican Party candidate running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Georgia. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. He has launched his campaign against incumbent Jon Ossoff.

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News Articles (12)

Derek Dooley says beating Ossoff won't 'be easy' in senate race - Savannah Morning News
2026-03-18

Derek Dooley acknowledges the difficulty of defeating incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Georgia’s U.S. Senate race heats up as Ossoff, GOP rivals make candidacy official - Georgia Recorder
2026-03-03

The article discusses the intensifying U.S. Senate race in Georgia, with Jon Ossoff and several Republican candidates, including Derek Dooley, officially declaring their candidacies.

Georgia 2026 Poll: Senator Ossoff Starts Re-Election Near 50% and Outpaces GOP Field - - Emerson Polling
2026-03-05

A poll indicates that Senator Ossoff is starting his re-election campaign with nearly 50% support, leading the Republican field.

Derek Dooley charts path between Trump loyalty and Senate independence - AJC.com
2026-03-17

Derek Dooley is navigating a political strategy that balances loyalty to former President Trump with an image of senatorial independence.

U.S. Senate, U.S. House candidates for 2026 primary ballot - thecurrentga.org
2026-03-07

This article lists the candidates, including Derek Dooley, who are on the primary ballot for the 2026 U.S. Senate and U.S. House elections in Georgia.

Georgia U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls - The New York Times
2026-01-16

The New York Times provides an overview of the latest polling data for the 2026 Georgia U.S. Senate election.

Derek Dooley launches Republican Campaign for U.S. Senate in Georgia against Jon Ossoff - 41NBC News
2026-02-24

Derek Dooley has officially launched his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, aiming to challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff.

New poll shows Ossoff leading, GOP primary breaks to Collins - WSAV-TV
2026-03-05

A new poll indicates that Jon Ossoff is leading in the general election, while Mike Collins appears to be leading in the Republican primary.

Derek Dooley says beating Ossoff won't 'be easy' in senate race - Savannah Morning News
2026-03-18

Derek Dooley acknowledges that defeating Jon Ossoff in the upcoming Senate race will be a challenging task. This article discusses his perspective on the competitive nature of the election.

Georgia 2026 Poll: Senator Ossoff Starts Re-Election Near 50% and Outpaces GOP Field - - Emerson Polling
2026-03-05

An Emerson Polling survey for Georgia's 2026 Senate race indicates that Senator Jon Ossoff begins his re-election campaign with nearly 50% support, leading the Republican field, which includes Derek Dooley.

U.S. Senate, U.S. House candidates for 2026 primary ballot - thecurrentga.org
2026-03-07

This article lists the candidates, including Derek Dooley, who have qualified for the 2026 primary ballot for both U.S. Senate and U.S. House races in Georgia. It serves as an overview of the contenders for the upcoming elections.

New poll shows Ossoff leading, GOP primary breaks to Collins - WSAV-TV
2026-03-05

A new poll indicates that Senator Ossoff is leading in the general election, while the Republican primary field, which includes Derek Dooley, shows Mike Collins gaining traction. The article details the current polling landscape for the Georgia Senate race.